Chevrolet Malibu 1978–1983
4 generationNo photos yet5.8 AT (165 PS)
General information
Number of doors4
Car classD
Steering wheel positionLeft
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine5800 cm3 Gasoline
Power162 hp
GearboxAutomatic
Origin
United States
Trim
2.4 4Hydra-Matic (169 hp)2.4 6Hydra-Matic (169 hp)2.4 Hybrid Hydra-Matic (164 hp)3.3 AT (95 PS)3.3 MT (95 PS)3.5 Hydra-Matic (217 hp)3.6 Hydra-Matic (252 hp)3.8 AT (105 PS)3.8 AT (110 PS)3.8 MT (105 PS)3.8 MT (110 PS)4.3 AT (140 PS)4.3 AT (85 hp)4.3 MT (140 PS)4.3 MT (85 hp)5.0 AT (140 PS)5.0 MT (140 PS)5.8 AT (165 PS)5.8 MT (165 PS)
Specifications
Engine
Cylinder bore101.6 mm
Max power (kW)121 kW
Engine power162 hp
Engine power165 PS
Valves per cylinder2
Capacity5800 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Compression ratio8.2
Stroke cycle88.39 mm
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Clearance137 mm
Height1374 mm
Back track width1542 mm
Front track width1562 mm
Wheel size185/75 R14
Width1953 mm
Wheelbase2946 mm
Number of seater5
Length5352 mm
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA70.3 5x120.7 mm
Body typeSedan
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear3
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)10.1 s
Fuel80
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc
Grades & features
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